The "newsiest" iReports are sorted in lists at the top of each section on the homepage
and in other places around the site. Newsiest is a calculation that combines freshness,
popularity, activity and ratings. The idea behind newsiest is that all the contributions
the CNN iReport community of users make to the site - stories, comments, ratings,
pageviews - and what CNN producers pick for their own stories could add up to tell us
something new about what people think is newsworthy.

What's Newsiest?

The "newsiest" iReports are sorted in lists at the top of each section on the homepage
and in other places around the site. Newsiest is a calculation that combines freshness,
popularity, activity and ratings. The idea behind newsiest is that all the contributions
the CNN iReport community of users make to the site - stories, comments, ratings,
pageviews - and what CNN producers pick for their own stories could add up to tell us
something new about what people think is newsworthy.

Discretion Advised

Sometimes a story that has news value can be hard to stomach. If you're posting material you think may be difficult for sensitive audiences, click the "Discretion Advised" checkbox and the iReport tools will add a warning to its page. Check the iReport
community guidelines for more on what kind of content is welcome on the site.

Follow this iReporter

Followers on CNN iReport are like friends on other social networking sites. If this is someone whose work you admire or find interesting, click on this link to see their new contributions show up on your profile page next time you log in.

What's a Superstar iReporter?

The top members on CNN iReport are called Superstars. How do we decide who makes the cut? It's all in the math. The site tallies members' contributions, ratings, popularity and site activity, and gives the Superstar badge to the members whose scores are in the top 20 percent every week.

Is this your story? If you'd like to attach it to your account, please use our
claim form and include
the following info: the story's URL, your screenname, and the cell phone number or
e-mail address you used to send it.

[clearcutforum] UNDERSTANDING THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

The declarations of European Parliament (EP), aka Eldorado of Prostitutes, have no legislative force, and are indeed utterly ineffectual, unless they have been solicited by the European Commission (EC), in support of policies, which EC has already decided to adopt. EP cannot propose legislation, nor require EC to propose it, nor substantially amend the EC's proposals unless EC allows it to do so. EC has sole right of legislative proposal. EP is therefore a fake parliament, which functions as a propaganda arm of EC. This makes Fourth Reich about as democratic and dangerous, as was the Soviet Union. It also means that writing to MEPs is a complete waste of time. The permanent political class enriches itself at the expense of the rest of us. Insider trading is illegal, yet it is routine among kleptocrats, especially MEPs, muppets of EP. Normal individuals cannot get in on IPOs at the asking price, but kleptocrats do so routinely. Kleptocrats also get many hot issues, bypassing all fair procedures of distribution. By funneling hundreds of millions of dollars or euros to supporters, even more campaign donations are ensured. An entire class of investors now makes all of its profits based on influence and access to kleptocrats. Most MEPs want an end to the practice of meeting in both Brussels and Strasbourg. Opponents of the two-city system want Brussels to be EP's sole venue, but Napoleon Sarko resists. Although most working sessions take place in Brussels, Strasbourg currently hosts four full EP sessions each month under a concession granted to France in 1992. Travel between Brussels and Strasbourg for 750 MEPs and thousands of their staff, riding the infamous exclusive gravy train, costs half billion euros each year. There have been repeated campaigns to change the system, but this would require all Fourth Reich countries to approve the move. Kleptocrats have transformed politics to trade. They are traders who use their power, access, and privileged information to generate wealth. And at the same time well-connected financiers and corporate leaders have made a business of politics. They come together to form a kleptocratic caste. A sensitive issue cannot be fully explained in a post, but only in a speech, in that magic eyeball to eyeball contact, baring my soul, and declaring truths that cause shock and awe. That's why I look forward to the invitation of your organization to speak at your conference. Basil Venitis, venitis@gmail.com One popular haunt of Eurokleptocrats, especially MEPs, is the Treviso Hotel on Place Stephanie in the expensive and trendy Ixelles area of Brussels. The love hotel bills itself as a venue for couples with room service and discretion assured in glamorous rooms rented out at 100 euros an hour. Anne De Schepper, the hotel's manager, points out the long lunch break is the preferred time of day for her clientele of Eurokleptocrats to commit adultery, courtesy of pullpeddlers. Eurokleptocrats are 80 per cent of Treviso Hotel's business, most of it paid by pullpeddlers. Unlike the traditional hotel industry, Treviso Hotel has not experienced the economic crisis thanks to Eurokleptocrats and pullpeddlers. Treviso Hotel is busiest at lunch time, followed by early evening in between the end of office hours and the time Eurokleptocrats need to get back to their spouses. Eurokleptocrats are told to beware the charms of Mata Hari type sirens trading sex for Fourth Reich secrets and busine

TAGS:

What do you think of this story?

Select one of the options below. Your feedback will help tell CNN producers what to do with this iReport. If you'd like, you can explain your choice in the comments below.

For our international users, please be aware that the information you submit when registering for our services is collected in the United States of America. In addition to being subject to our Privacy Policy, the collection, storage, and use of your data will be subject to U.S. laws and regulations, which may be different from the laws and regulations of your home country. By registering for this service, you are consenting to this collection, storage, and use.

Create your screen name

Please create a screen name. This screen name will be associated with your
iReport stories and comments on this site.
It cannot be changed once you make a selection.